Principal Kernel Engineer - Remote

Overview

Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

In Short

• Join a remote-native, distributed global team.
• Focus on Windows kernel components for ransomware prevention.
• Apply deep Windows kernel expertise in security-critical environments.
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams.
• Mentor other developers in kernel-mode development.
• Investigate and resolve complex kernel-level issues.
• Design and implement secure, high-performance Windows drivers.
• Help set technical direction for kernel development.
• Contribute to the evolution of kernel architecture.
• Participate in a diverse team focused on building exceptional products.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Windows kernel development experience.
• Proven track record of shipping production-quality Windows drivers.
• Mastery of C++ in kernel-mode and user-mode.
• Expert-level debugging skills with WinDbg and crash dump analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and kernel security boundaries.
• Experience designing for stability, security, and performance.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Familiarity with Rust and systems programming is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401k plan with employer contribution.
• Disability coverage and life insurance plans.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Parental leave.
• Generous equity offerings.